PAC-12 Football Power Rankings week ending 11/30
10. Utah Utes (0–2)
Last game: (11/28) Utah came into Husky Stadium and dominated early, getting out to a 21-0 halftime lead. It didn’t last. The fortunes of both squads did a 180 in the second half. It was Washington who scored 24 points, while the Utes were held off the scoreboard resulting in a 24-21 defeat.
This week: A very fired up Oregon State squad comes calling the week. The Beavers are on a big high after upsetting in-state rival Oregon last week.
9. Arizona State (0–1)
Last game: (11/7) The Sun Devils let a big win slip through fingers. USC scored a pair of touchdowns in the last three minutes to pull out a 28–27 win.
This week: Coach Herm Edwards team hasn’t played in almost a month due to a coronavirus outbreak. They return to action this week against UCLA, who hasn’t missed a game yet. The Sun Devils can’t afford to be rusty.
8. Stanford Cardinal (1–2)
Last game: (11/27) Stanford got their first win of the season in dramatic fashion. They blocked a game-tying extra point with 58 seconds remaining to get out of Berkeley with a 24-23 win. This game was a perfect example of it doesn’t always have to be pretty to get the job done.
This week: It’s not THE Big Game, but it’s A big game for Stanford this week. The Cardinal travel to Seattle for a matchup against Pac-12 North Division-leading Washington.